NIWA moves to improve waterways security
IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation's Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.
SIFAX Group, Gambia partner to construct multi-million dollar dry port
SIFAX Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Gambia to build and operate a dry port in the country’s capital, Banjul.
N56bn worth of cargo exported through Tin-can port in 6 months
Customs Area Controller of Tin-can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Musa Mohammed, said that the command recorded a total of more than 75, 000metric tons of export, with FOB Value of over N56billion between January and July this year.
Failed Apapa roads: Stakeholders commence palliatives
Following the failed Coconut/ Mile2 portion of the road leading to and from the Apapa ports, stakeholders are taxing themselves in an effort to carry out palliative work on the road.
Pilotage Board members recommend certification of pilots for marine safety
Members of the newly reconstituted Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) Pilotage Districts Board have recommended certification for marine pilots to reflect the present dynamics of the industry.
Ex- national hydrographer faults planned refloating of national carrier
Former hydrographer of the nation, Comdr. Joseph Abulu (rted), has faulted federal government’s plan to re-establish the national shipping, stressing that it may end up as providing ‘jobs for the boys’.
Oil coys under declare crude export – Stevedores
THE National Association ofStevedoring Companies has said that International Oil Companies operating in Nigeria do not declare the accurate volume of exports of crude oil from Nigeria.
Lack of regulation causing recklessness in the maritime industry – Tony Nwabunike
National President of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Tony Iju Nwabunike recently in this interview with Vanguard Maritime Report’s Godfrey Bivbere, spoke on the gridlock in Apapa, the condition of the port access roads, regulation problems, crisis in ANLCA and CRFFN, haulage cost and many more.
We are committed to repositioning NIMASA – Dakuku
The Director-General, of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has said that the Board and the management of the Agency are committed to ensuring that the quick responds to its core mandate of advancing Nigeria’s global maritime goals.
Apapa gridlock : Daily car sales drop by 92% – Berger motor dealers
The United Berger Auto Dealers Association has said that the number of vehicles sold daily has dropped by 92 percent from the level three years.
NIMASA, NHF partner to raise N100m for disease prevention
In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has partnered with the Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) to assist Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs, in creating awareness on the dangers of heart diseases and the effect on the well-being of people.
Why Eastern, Delta ports are not utilised by importers – Industry chieftains
The plight of ports at the Nigeria’s eastern and delta coastlines may have been compounded by sea robbery and militancy even as some technical challenges linger.
Why piracy is high on Nigerian waters – Ex-Presidential aid
FORMER senior special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on maritime matters, Mr. Leke Oyewole, has expressed concern over the volume of Nigeria’s crude oil illegally taken to neighbouring countries, which leads to high piracy in Nigerian waters.
Shippers’ Council pushes for door-to-door cargo delivery mechanism
THE Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has said that it was working on a door-to-door cargo delivery mechanism with a view to ensuring the safety and security of cargo delivery.
Customs commissions $4.5bn ECOWAS border post at Seme
The Seme Border Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has said that the newly-commissioned Joint Border Post by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the Seme border will enhance border security and facilitate seamless legitimate trade, in tandem with the executive order on the ease of doing business.
Egina: NPA attributes success to operational efficiency, synergy
MANAGING Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, has attributed the successful anchor of the Egina FPSO, to operational efficiency and very robust synergy between the NPA and LADOL including other stakeholders.
